Narrative- The Underground Railroad - Escape from Slavery
Follow this story to find out all about Walter and his journey from Kentucky to Ohio; from slavery to freedom. At the end, answer the five questions under the "Tell the Story" tab. Be sure to be very detailed and write in a story format. Use the appropriate transition words, along with vivid and exciting verbs and adjectives! Write at least six sentences for each question. When you have finished click the "Print My Story" button.
Persuasive- People of the Underground Railroad
Read all 7 of the short biographies listed above and select one of the people touse in order to complete the activity.
R- You are a slave in Kentucky.
A- Person of your choice from the website above.
F- Letter, addressed to the person of your choice.
T- Ask the person you chose to help you and your mother escape from slavery. You must give convincing reasons as well as a possible escape plan.
Expository-
Read some of the books about the underground railroad and create an acrostic that represents this time in history. Use the list provided here to choose the word you will use to make the acrostic. The sentences you make should define the word you chose and incorporate the main idea of the Underground Railroad.
The Underground Railroad - Escape from Slavery
Follow this story to find out all about Walter and his journey from Kentucky to Ohio; from slavery to freedom. At the end, answer the five questions under the "Tell the Story" tab. Be sure to be very detailed and write in a story format. Use the appropriate transition words, along with vivid and exciting verbs and adjectives! Write at least six sentences for each question. When you have finished click the "Print My Story" button.
Persuasive-
People of the Underground Railroad
Read all 7 of the short biographies listed above and select one of the people touse in order to complete the activity.
R- You are a slave in Kentucky.
A- Person of your choice from the website above.
F- Letter, addressed to the person of your choice.
T- Ask the person you chose to help you and your mother escape from slavery. You must give convincing reasons as well as a possible escape plan.
Expository-
Read some of the books about the underground railroad and create an acrostic that represents this time in history. Use the list provided here to choose the word you will use to make the acrostic. The sentences you make should define the word you chose and incorporate the main idea of the Underground Railroad.